It’s never too late to recognize volunteers. I’d like to give a shout out to those recipients of the 2017 Canada’s Volunteer Awards. Here’s a summary: Timothy Nusse (recipient of the Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award) Pierre...

Awarded to two applicants annually, this award recognizes projects or initiatives that encourage a greater understanding of the past. The 2018 recipients will receive: A cash prize of $2500; Travel and accommodations for two individuals to travel to Ottawa to attend...

Generation Digital invites Canadian non-profit organizations to participate in Generation Digital’s Non-Profit Digital Impact Contest! The aim is to promote the amazing work being done by Canadians in their local communities. With all the excitement of...

Are you gearing up for Canada’s National Volunteer Week (NVW)? The big week is just around the corner, taking place from April 23 to April 29, 2017. This year marks Volunteer Canada’s 14th consecutive year to deliver the NVW program. That’s no small...

Things to do in Halifax, NS (March 12 to March 18, 2017) Wondering what’s on the go in your community today? We will be doing an ongoing series of posts to highlight weekly events in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia. Symphony Nova Scotia Bach’s Brandenburg...

Volunteer Halifax is part of a national movement to promote volunteerism in Canada. Across Canada, community-driven initiatives have been launched to encourage, support and promote volunteerism in our country. Here’s a list of “sister” sites that...

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At Volunteer Halifax, we take pride in linking people with local nonprofit community organizations, supporting persons with disabilities, new Canadians, corporations and professionals connect to organizations in and around the city, helping individuals develop skills to advance their careers, and developing knowledge resources that support effective and efficient volunteer capacity.